During Machine Design’s Motion Systems Takeover Week (Oct. 20–24, 2025), we explored how the fusion of mechanical motion and data-driven control is reshaping high-precision applications across ...

Big, innovative breakthroughs often result in game-changing technologies. Smaller incremental improvements in essential material components can similarly lead to significant performance and efficiency ...

The internal model principle is a 30-years-young idea that serves as the basis for a myriad of modern motion control approaches. One such algorithm — harmonic cancellation — is indispensable to ...

Precision engineering is the multidisciplinary field dedicated to the design and fabrication of mechanical components with exceptionally high dimensional accuracy and surface finish. It encompasses ...

Choose coursework based on your interests, and you’ll be prepared to build and manage systems for renewable energy or work with smart buildings. Whatever you decide, you’ll have a strong support ...

Motor control and drives are fundamental in many applications, as they allow a high degree of accuracy, which in turn translates into lower costs and greater efficiency. The vital function performed ...

You don't change an over 30-year-old university library into what Pacific Gas and Electric Company calls northern California's most energy efficient building without careful attention to detail.

The U.S. Marine Corps is looking to upgrade its aging Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion fleet with a stabilized approach, hover and landing capability for operations in degraded visual environments (DVE) ...

A graphic illustrating the provision of a GVA through the combination of the VICS and PGI and the consequent integration of subsystems and dismounted soldiers. (ST Engineering) ST Engineering and ...

Next is the H-bridge, which resembles an H (Figure 2), which is used typically with a brushed DC motor. In addition to run, coast, and break operating modes, it can also reverse a motor. Simplified ...